Connett Loop Track
Alerts
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Forecast point: North Taranaki VC (960m)
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A pleasant walk through 'goblin' forest, laden with moss and lichens.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This short and pleasant loop track from the visitor centre goes through moss and lichen laden forest. There is a small lookout point offering a view of the mountain.
Getting there
The track starts at the North Egmont Visitor Centre.
To get there, head 13 km south from New Plymouth to Egmont Village. Turn off State Highway 3 on to Egmont Road and follow it for 16 km to the end. The visitor centre is signposted from the junction.
Know before you go
Be aware there is no safety barrier at the mountain lookout.
Be prepared for changeable weather
Weather on the mountain changes rapidly – you must be well prepared with suitable clothing and equipment for all weather and conditions.
Snow, high rainfall and storm damage can make tracks impassable – many rivers and streams are unbridged.
Check the Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki weather forecast before you go.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track